Durango Health And Rehabilitation
Durango, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065243) · 133 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (970) 247-2215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Durango Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Durango Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
Durango Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Durango Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since May 17, 1988, and is licensed for 133 beds, with an average of 86.0 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are strongly encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Durango Health And Rehabilitation is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.90 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 31.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 133 beds and has an average daily census of 86.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 17, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9702472215 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9702472215 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065243?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.